Blandford Ski Area
| Blandford Ski Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | 41 Nye Brook Road, Blandford, Massachusetts |
| Nearest city | Blandford, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°11′19.865″N 72°54′2.765″W / 42.18885139°N 72.90076806°W |
| Vertical | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Top elevation | 1,490 ft (514 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,025 ft (315 m) |
| Runs | 23 trails |
| Longest run | North Slope |
| Lift system | 3 doubles, 2 surface lifts |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowfall | average of 60-70 inches/year |
| Snowmaking | 80% |
| Night skiing | 12 trails, 4 lifts |
| Website | skiblandford.com |
Blandford Ski Area (BSA) is a ski area located in Blandford, Massachusetts. It was owned and operated by the Springfield Ski Club from 1936 until 2017, when it was sold to private hands, and was the oldest, continuously operating club-owned ski area in North America. During the Fall season of the 2017, Blandford underwent a private sale to Butternut Ski Area. When Butternut bought Blandford, they had plans to open the same winter they bought it. Upon multiple mountain and building inspections, it was made clear they would need more than a full ski seasons length of time to get everything up to code. The Mountain and its buildings have since been heavily remodeled. More snowmaking was added, 2 new groomers were brought in and the ski lodges interiors and exteriors were updated. Ski Blandford plans to open for the 2018/19 season.
Mountain Information
Blandford Ski Area has 23 trails (12 lighted for night skiing) and 5 lifts, including 3 double chairlifts and a magic carpet lift. The base is located at 1,025 ft and the summit is located at 1,490 ft; a 465 ft vertical drop. They have updated snow-making that covers about 80% of the mountain, as well as up-to-date grooming. They have two lodges; an older lodge, and a new lodge with hot food service. The average season at Blandford Ski Area lasts from mid to late December to middle March.